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What Does a Paralegal Do? | Lancaster Lawyers RG Injury Law - Rankin & Gregory

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By Deb Hatfield She spoke so softly, I could barely hear her. Her eyes were red from crying, her fingers were nervously smoothing the pile of papers she held in her hand. She looked at us and whispered hoarsely, I don’t know what to do.

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The Best Advice on How to Start a Law Firm Comes From A Judge!?

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For almost two decades, I’ve trolled the internet for good advice to share here on how to start or run a successful law firm. And friends, let me tell you that it’s pretty slim pickings out there.

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Where All The Legal Jobs Are Hiding

Above The Law

Hiring is slowing down in the legal industry. The post Where All The Legal Jobs Are Hiding appeared first on Above the Law.

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How Modern Law Firms Can Reduce Accounts Receivable

Attorney at Work

If you’re stuck with high law firm AR, a change of strategy could be past due. There’s no question that many law firms struggle to whittle away at their accounts receivable (AR), the outstanding amount that has been invoiced and not paid. While it’s always the goal to ensure invoices are collected in a timely fashion, lawyers still face unique challenges when closing out their books at the end of the month.

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.

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10 Ways to Organically Boost Following and Engagement on Instagram

LegalReader

Social media is a great way to connect with others and share your brand story, but it is also some kind of science.

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Was Crime Up or Down in 2021? Why the FBI Can’t Tell Us

The Crime Report

The FBI’s annual report on crime in the United States, released Oct. 5., was the first one produced under a new and far more detailed data format—the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). NIBRS replaces the “summary system” the FBI has used since the 1930s, which included major felony offenses and arrests recorded by local law enforcement agencies.

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Progressive Originalism: KBJ’s Fresh Air

LegalReader

Progressive Originalism came to the Supreme Court last week courtesy of Justice Jackson, but really, it's just honest originalism.

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US Supreme Court denies death row inmate’s appeal on claims of racially prejudiced jury

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The US Supreme Court Tuesday denied a black death row inmate’s appeal over claims his trial was tarnished by several jurors who stated their opposition of interracial relationships. Justices Sotomayor, Kagan and Jackson dissented. Andre Lee Thomas was sentenced to death in 2005 for the murders of his wife, their son and her daughter from another relationship.

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Copyright and Transformative Fair Use

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by Dennis Crouch. On October 12, 2022, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the fair use copyright case of Andy Warhol Foundation, Inc. v. Goldsmith , Docket No. 21-869 (2022). Roman Martinez (Latham Watkins) is set to argue for Warhol and Lisa Blatt (Williams Connolly) for Goldsmith. Andy Warhol admittedly used Lynn Goldmith’s copyrighted photographs of Prince as the basis for his set of sixteen silkscreens.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Reconsideration of John Brookins's Request for Parole

EvidenceProf Blog

Tomorrow, the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons will reconsider John Brookins's request for parole. Last year, John's request for parole was denied in large part based upon a letter (Download Bucks letter) sent by the Bucks County District Attorney's Office.

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How to Handle Long COVID at Work | Prinz Law Firm

Paralegal Brief Submitted Articles

After COVID-19 changed the landscape of the American workplace, its step-sister “Long COVID” is now threatening to do the same. As a result of COVID’s long-term after-effects, many workers are finding it difficult to keep up with the demands of their jobs.

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Iran dispatch: ‘lawyers were dispersed by firing tear gas and some of them were arrested’

JURIST

Law students and young lawyers in Iran are reporting for JURIST on protests and related developments in Iran since the death in custody of Mahsa Amini. One of our correspondents files this from Tehran. For security and privacy reasons, we are withholding her name. . Protests are still going on in Iran and protesters are still being severely suppressed and shot at.

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Feds to Pay Almost $15 Million to Native American Victims of Pedophile Doctor

The Crime Report

The federal government has settled a case against the Indian Health Service (IHS) Agency for its mishandling of the sexual assaults perpetrated by pedophile doctor Stanley Patrick Weber against Native American boys in Montana and South Dakota, Christopher Weaver and Dan Frosch report for the Wall Street Journal. Negotiated with a mediator, payments are expected to be between $1.5 million and $2 million for each of eight victims with current claims against the U.S. for the inaction and purposeful

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Paralegal Power Move: Your Guide to Getting the Tech Tools That Maximize Your Time

Your time is valuable—and you know the right technology could help you do even more. From document management to client communication, modern tools can transform how you track deadlines, manage cases, and support your legal team. This practical playbook shows you how to: Compare and evaluate technology vendors Understand all costs and ROI potential Build a compelling presentation Handle common objections Pitch your solution like a pro Created by legal technology experts who understand how pivota

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Justices to consider whether Warhol image is “fair use” of photograph of Prince

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Share In Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts v. Goldsmith , the justices get another chance to offer their take on the “fair use” doctrine in copyright law. The case involves a set of images Andy Warhol based on a 1981 photograph of Prince by the award-winning photographer Lynn Goldsmith, herself famous for iconic photographs of musicians like Roger Daltrey and Bruce Springsteen.

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Is there anything good about Parma Ohio?

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by Dennis Crouch. I assume that you have read The Onion amicus brief in Novak v. City of Parma Ohio. If not, please do it is a total classic. Novak Parma Onion Amicus Brief PDF. The case involves Anthony Novak who created a parody Facebook page to mock his the local police department in Parma, Ohio. The posts were clearly parody after perhaps a bit of initial confusion.

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Granting legal rights to non-human entities would help tackle climate change, the Law Society reports

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The Law Society released a report in which experts concluded that granting legal rights to non-human entities, such as animals, trees, and rivers, would help tackle climate change and the loss of biodiversity. The report suggested that introducing legal protections would create a link between the damage to the environment and the person or body who caused it.

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Is Texas Ignoring DNA Evidence in Rodney Reed Death Penalty Case?

The Crime Report

While Rodney Reed was convicted and sentenced to death for the alleged murder of Stacey Stites in 1996, a decision based on DNA evidence collected from Reed’s sperm recovered from her body, a steady stream of evidence has emerged that supports his claims that he and Stites were having a consensual affair and furthermore levels strong suspicion against Jimmy Fennel, Stite’s fiance, reports Jordan Smith for The Intercept.

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Case Study: Maximize Client Compensation by Unlocking the Power of Diminished Value

Your auto accident clients don’t realize that they have lost value in their vehicle because the insurance company covered their repairs and gave them a rental to drive until their vehicle was “brand new.” When they realize that loss in value is when they go to trade or sell their car.

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Justices vacate lower court’s ruling in Pennsylvania ballot-counting case that is now moot

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Share The Supreme Court on Tuesday invalidated a lower-court ruling in a Pennsylvania election dispute that the losing candidate conceded three and a half months ago. When the dispute was before the justices earlier this year , Justice Samuel Alito had suggested that the lower court’s ruling on ballot counting “broke new ground” and could affect the outcome of the state’s upcoming general elections.

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Given Our Gun Jurisprudence, It Is Now Even Easier To Illegally Sell Guns. Yay!

Above The Law

If only George Washington would have told his men to etch numbers into their muskets on the way to Liberty. The post Given Our Gun Jurisprudence, It Is Now Even Easier To Illegally Sell Guns. Yay! appeared first on Above the Law.

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Iranian human rights group: Iranian forces open fire on Mahsa Amini protesters

JURIST

Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, an Iranian human rights group, Saturday said Iranian security forces shot at protesters in at least three cities. The group’s Twitter page follows on-the-ground progress of protests in the wake of the death of Mahsa Amini. According to Iran Human Rights , the nationwide protests have resulted in the death of at least 185 people.

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Rudy finally gets his Whale

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Christopher Rudy filed his fishing hook patent application back in 1988 with a file-wrapper-continuation in 1989. At the time he was already a patent attorney and so worked his own case. But, the USPTO offered some resistance. The BPAI/PTAB issued three different opinions on record, and the Federal Circuit also issued a 2020 decision holding that some of the claims were directed to the unpatentable abstract of “selecting a fishing hook based upon observed water conditions.” In re

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Deposition Prep Like a Pro: Insights from a Paralegal's Playbook

Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story

Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.

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Justices wrestle with statute of limitations in Rodney Reed’s effort to revive DNA lawsuit

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Share The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard the case of a Texas death-row inmate seeking DNA testing for evidence that he believes will clear him. A federal appeals court threw out Rodney Reed’s federal civil rights lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Texas law governing DNA testing, explaining that Reed had filed his suit too late. Although several justices on Tuesday appeared ready to reject the deadline imposed by the lower court, there was no clear consensus around an alternative r

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Sent to Prison as a Juvenile, He’s Still There 18 Years Later

The Crime Report

A couple of months ago, a friend sent me Ian Manuel’s book, My Time Will Come: A Memoir of Crime, Punishment, Hope and Redemption. Ian’s story captured my attention from the very first sentence. “My story has been told many times,” he began. “You can read it in police files and court records, case notes and daily logs.”. Born into poverty with a dysfunctional family structure, Ian found himself serving a lengthy prison sentence in an adult prison at the age of 13.

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‘Neutral’ employer bans on headcoverings do not discriminate against Muslim women, EU Court of Justice rules

JURIST

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) Thursday ruled that workplace bans affecting religious wear do not amount to discrimination under certain circumstances. A Muslim woman, referred to as L.F., brought a discrimination claim against a company called SCRL based on the Belgian General Anti-Discrimination Law. SCRL refused to consider L.F.’s internship application because she declined to remove her headscarf, and SCRL does not allow any headcoverings, religious or not.

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Suspended judge is accused of trying to stop report that he walked around courthouse in underwear

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A Kentucky judge who was temporarily suspended after he was accused of misconduct in connection with an ankle-monitoring program is facing new ethics charges.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a